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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.11, 4,087.92 and 777.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.11, 4,087.92 and 777.85 is: 1,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.11 : 4,087.92 = 777.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.11/4,087.92 = 777.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.11x = 4,087.92 × 777.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.11x = 3,179,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,788.57/2,726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.42

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